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NOTE: The following advertisement appeared in the Spring of 2007 at AntiqueGunList.com:

“Colt Percussion, 1862 Pocket Police, 4-1/2 inch barrel, fluted cylinder, 36 cal., SN 17XXX manufactured 1863. An excellent example of a Civil War era Colt Pocket Police with all matching numbers including the wedge. This Colt has seen very little use in 144 years. It has NO pitting, a few small nicks on the cylinder and barrel only. There is No pitting on the hammer, recoil shield or nipples. The action is tight as new and the bore is a shiny 9+ with only a couple of very light rough spots. The screws retaining light blue, they are in excellent condition and do not appear to have been removed. The frame has 85% case, the rammer has 80% and the hammer has 95% case. The cylinder and barrel have thin blue on almost all areas darker in the protected locations. The serial numbers, patent stamps and barrel address are sharp and crisp with no wear. The back strap and trigger guard have 20 to 30% thin silver remaining. The fine original grips have 98% of the varnish, no chips or cracks and only minor dings in the varnish. A great example of a Civil War Colt Pocket in overall fine to excellent condition. $3,695.”